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28/05/2026

Well it looks like both girls Lakisha Mennell and Mia Mennell are heading to the NI to represent Southland at the Graded Champs. Lakisha in C Grade and Mia in D Grade. (last year Mia won the E grade in Auckland)

Be a great challenge for both 💪 and both will be up for the challenge 💪

Below is the other Southland reps going. 2 sets of siblings are going which is pretty cool 😎

24/05/2026

Southland Open 2026

Thanks to Bruce from Squash Southland and all the Volunteers that made this tournament a great one.

Another 3 games another 3 great learning opportunities.

Thanks to Shelley for marking so Lakisha could play Basketball, Laura for marking so Mia could play Netball and Hamish Lord for bringing in Mias shoes that she forgot 4 her final🙄 and Bruce 4 the photos

14/05/2026

Any Southland School keen to merge with Aparima College?

The New Zealand Secondary Schools Squash Championships are
being held in Christchurch from the 7 - 9th August this year.
Aparima College is on the hunt for three girls Year 7-13 to join
Lakisha and Mia Mennell in a competing team at this event.

NO SQUASH PLAYING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED - WE WILL TEACH YOU

If you'd be keen to join the team, please see or email Rachel McKay in the Sports Department ([email protected]) . Alternatively, you can contact Tanya Colyer directly on 021 412353

10/05/2026

Thats a Wrap for the Annual Competition with Southland, Otago, Midlands and Canterbury. Canterbury took the title with Southland in Second place.

Lakisha had another 3 games and another 3 learning opportunities.

Photos borrowed from Squash Southland and Otago Squash.

Thanks to everyone that supports our Cupcakes so the girls can attend events like this 💖

08/05/2026

Saturday Mornings = Netball

Mia takes the court at 10.30 with her team the Stringrays- special thanks to Freshchoice Otautau for sponsoring this grade 💖

Have a great game girls 🏐
Stingrays 31-14

07/05/2026

Good Luck to Lakisha Mennell and the Southland team heading away today to compete at the annual Quads Tournament in Dunedin.
Otago, Canterbury, Midlands, Southland. What district will take the win this year 🤝

06/05/2026

Make sure you get those entries in 🎊

Save the date for the Riverton Open 2026 ! We would love to see you there …

04/05/2026

Netball season is on 🥰

🏐Mia playing for Riverton Netball Club
🏐Lakisha Aparina College school team

04/05/2026

Southland Schools Monday Night Badminton 🏸

Handy to have a sister that can fill in for you when your school mates can't make the game.

Aparima College had a win over Southland Girls High Sschool. Great to see all these kids fill up this Badminton Hall 🏸